Driving through the streets of Port Harcourt has become a distressing ordeal, largely due to the unchecked rise of touting, which has now become a deeply entrenched practice. Commercial drivers and motorists are the worst affected, as virtually every bus…
The 1999 Nigerian Constitution, specifically Section 43, guarantees every citizen the right to acquire and own immovable property. However, this right is not absolute and may be subject to limitations, including compulsory acquisition for public use, provided that adequate compensation…
In Nigeria, the term “State of Emergency” is often associated with political crises, security breakdowns, or natural disasters. It signifies an urgent intervention to restore order and stability. Yet, as recent events unfold, the interpretation of what constitutes an emergency…
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, a new opposition coalition has emerged, capturing the attention of political observers across the country. This coalition, comprising influential figures such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi,…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced its decision to outsource polytechnic accreditation to private consultants—a move that has already drawn criticism from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s technical education sector.…
America’s Vice President, JD Vance’s remarks at the recent American Dynamism Summit expose a harsh reality that many in the so-called Global South—particularly Nigeria—have long understood but rarely had articulated in the corridors of Western power: globalisation, in its current…
Despite ongoing efforts to advance gender equality, women in Nigeria remain significantly underrepresented in both elective and appointed political positions. The national average of women’s participation in politics stands at a mere 6.7%, a stark contrast to the global average…
Recent reports of military personnel attacking Ikeja Electric and the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) have sparked public outrage. These incidents, which involved members of the Nigerian Air Force and the Nigerian Army, raise serious concerns about accountability and the…
Nigeria is on the brink of a severe food crisis, threatening the lives of millions. According to the latest Cadre Harmonisé (CH) analysis, an estimated 30.6 million Nigerians, including nearly 151,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), will face acute food insecurity…
The ongoing controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s unauthorised participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York has sparked intense debate about parliamentary diplomacy, procedural integrity, and political accountability in Nigeria. While much of the discussion has focused on…
